Police call for more security at Coonamble park

Coonamble police say they will work with the council to reduce crime stemming from McDonald Park.

Officers have raised concerns about the park being a meeting place for young people who then commit crime.

Sergeant Mark Hoath says police have contacted the council to suggest ways of improving security at the park including fencing, lighting and more CCTV cameras.

He says police patrol the park, but it is not possible to be there all the time.

"People are gathering there at all hours and the park's closed late of a night and the Coonamble police are quite active in that area and if we spot people in the park we move them on and issue them the right offences under the Local Government Act," he said.

"However, we can't be there at all times and if we're busy at other places people gather back at that park, especially after hours."

He says he is aware the council is already planning some improvements including the widening of a track at the rear of the park.

"Police officers in full kit running down this goat track through trees and under shrubs and people that are a lot younger and more fleet of foot are giving us a fair bit of trouble.

"I know shire is looking at widening the track and putting in a cement pathway and putting some extra lighting down that area and I think that would increase our chances probably 10 fold."